Women in Leadership: Maggie Bender-Johnson
Our annual salute to women at the top of their field
Maggie Bender-Johnson, the new CEO of family-run Bender Insurance Solutions, has some big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAGs).
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COHNREZNICK
ELEVATING WOMEN FROM INTERNSHIP THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
CohnReznick continues to create opportunities for women in its own firm as well as in the broader business community. As a leading national advisory, assurance, and tax firm and industry employer of choice, CohnReznick is committed to career advancement for women across its 30 U.S. offices and three global subsidiaries.
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GILBERT CPAs
SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES’ DIFFERENCES AND NEEDS ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS
Historically, public accounting has been a male-dominated field. However, today in the U.S., women represent nearly 60% of CPAs and about 40% of the industry’s leadership positions.
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BENDER INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
THRIVING TOGETHER: ELEVATING CLIENT SUCCESS THROUGH EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Founded 86 years ago with a mission of providing protection, superior service, and education, Bender Insurance Solutions remains a unique employee-owned, family-led commercial insurance and surety brokerage in the Sacramento region. In addition, the company is currently led by all women.
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BANK OF MARIN
CELEBRATING A DIVERSE TEAM WITH A SINGLE PURPOSE
Bank of Marin knows that establishing strong and lasting relationships with a wide-ranging group of clients starts with understanding each person and their unique business. It’s why it has built a team in Greater Sacramento that represents this diverse market at every level – whether it’s gender, culture, or socio-economic.
Is the Housing Market Stuck?
High interest rates and low inventory are disrupting the housing market, but there are options for frustrated homebuyers
First-time homebuyers are feeling priced out of the market and fear they may have to rent for the foreseeable future. Homeowners who want to sell are wary of parting with their 3 percent interest rate. As a result, low inventory coupled with high interest rates has made for a very tight housing market.
What’s Ahead for the Region’s Economy in 2024
Positive news, though risks abound
Those who forecast the direction of the U.S. economy have their eyes on empty office buildings. In September, two commercial real estate experts predicted that the vacant space resulting from work-from-home policies will put banks at risk and collapse tax revenues for large and mid-size cities around the country.
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The RiverArc Project
SHIFTING WATER SUPPLIES FOR ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL VITALITY
The majority of the Sacramento area’s water resources come from the American River, a sensitive state- and federally-designated Wild & Scenic tributary of the Sacramento River. The RiverArc Project, a partnership of water agencies in the region, will shift a significant portion of that demand to the much larger Sacramento River.
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Alston Construction
DELIVERING A STATE-OF-THE-ART DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Established in 1986, Alston Construction has grown to 23 offices, providing design-build construction services in major markets nationwide. This general contractor’s primary goal is to deliver quality, cost-efficient projects that result in positive experiences for clients.
Getting to Know: Amanda Blackwood
The former CEO of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce looks forward to her next chapter
Amanda Blackwood, the first full-time female CEO of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, will step down at the end of 2023. Here are some of her thoughts about her nearly six years in office.